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Living Life God's Way#42 - Were You There That Day?The Roman soldiers crucified Jesus with criminals in the place that is called The Skull . The soldiers spit on him, mocked him, cast lots for his clothes. Jesus who knew no sin. Was the gift of the cross given to people such as these? Injustice is still in the world today and the world has become disillusioned with the church and Christianity. Do you find yourself feeling angry, vindictive, or even vengeful at the injustices? Explore the scene of Jesus' crucifixion more deeply with Ralph du Plessis as he considers who was there, the meaning of the cross, and t...2024-03-3014 min
Living Life God's Way#34- Renewed WorshipSermon message – January 28, 2024Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Renewed WorshipRomans 12:1-2Series: Re-NewDive deep into a transformative journey with our latest sermon, "Embracing a New Identity in Christ: Redefining Worship as a Living Sacrifice." Explore what it truly means to worship in spirit and truth, to live as a new creation, and to commit every aspect of your life to the glory of God. This powerful message is a clarion call for authentic spiritual transformation and a life of devotion that goes beyond the surface. Join us and let yo...2024-01-2923 min
Living Life God's Way#33 - Renewed PrioritiesSermon message – January 21, 2024Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Renewed PrioritiesRomans 12:1-2Series: Re-New🌱 Dive deep into the transformative journey of faith with sermon#3 in a four-part series called "Re New" with Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis. Embrace transformation through Romans 12:1-2. Discover how our thoughts influence our priorities and our actions. Learn how to live life God's Way. Discover how to break free from past fears and step into a life that truly reflects your identity in Christ. Join us as we explore the scriptural roadmap to a radic...2024-01-2221 min
Living Life God's Way#32 - Renewed ThinkingSermon message – January 14, 2024Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Renewed ThinkingRomans 12:1-2Series: Re-New🌱 Dive deep into the transformative journey of faith with our latest sermon, "Renewing the Mind: Embracing Transformation Through Romans 12." Uncover the powerful connection between our thought patterns, our behavior, and our spiritual worship. Discover how to break free from past fears and step into a life that truly reflects your identity in Christ. Join us as we explore the scriptural roadmap to a radical, thought-driven transformation and learn to discern God's will with a renewed mind...2024-01-1527 min
Living Life God's Way#31- A Renewed CommitmentSermon message – January 7, 2024 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: A Renewed CommitmentRomans 12:1-2Series: Re-New🌱 Dive deep into spiritual growth with our latest sermon, "A Renewed Commitment”. Uncover the transformative power of setting life-impacting intentions and the profound journey of surrender to God’s divine will. Learn how the acts of renewal and sacrifice can reignite our faith and draw us closer to a life of true discipleship. Join us as we explore the paths of devotion and commitment that lead to a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God. Don't miss this...2024-01-0829 min
Living Life God's Way#29 - Restoring The Gift Of ChristmasSermon message – December 24, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Restoring The Gift Of ChristmasIsaiah 9:2-7What is the Christmas story? Is it fiction or something that happened so long ago that it's unimportant, or secondary, compared to presents, get togethers, and dinner plans? This is a story of love and sacrifice; a saga that fixes the chasm between broken humanity and Holy divinity so we can enter into a relationship with a loving God! Listen this week as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis encourages us and reminds us of the dramatic truth behind the...2023-12-2428 min
Living Life God's Way#28 - People Of The Advent HopeSermon message – December 17, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: People Of The Advent HopeIsaiah 61:1-4How do you find hope in the darkness? How do we go through our daily lives continuing in hope? Jesus has come, now what? Listen this week as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis encourages us with the truth of the scriptures. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on Facebook and Instagram2023-12-1724 min
Living Life God's Way#27-Preparing The Way For The LordSermon message – December 10, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Preparing The Way For The LordIsaiah 40:1-11What does Isaiah mean when he says, "Make straight a way in the desert"? It was a new time. John the Baptist was doing a new thing, a very important key that would point people to their need for a savior who was coming. Today, we too, need to remember what has happened, and to prepare our hearts for who is coming. Listen this week as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis encourages us to reflect. To...2023-12-1130 min
Living Life God's Way#26 - Our Hope Is God IncarnateSermon message – December 3, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Our Hope is God IncarnateIsaiah 64:1-9Have you ever cried out for help? Have you ever needed someone to advocate for you? Maybe you look for someone who is strong, capable, and trustworthy; maybe even someone powerful and intimidating. When we were children, that might have been our parents. When we are grown, who is it? Isaiah says to God Almighty, "Oh, that You would tear open the heavens and come down". He asks for God to show up. Listen this week and be enco...2023-12-0426 min
Living Life God's Way#25 - Lets Talk About The ShepherdSermon message – November 26, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Lets Talk About The ShepherdEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24Don't be sad, anxious, or unhappy. Rejoice. No matter what we are faced with, our true shepherd King comes to us. Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about the role of the shepherd.To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on Facebook and Instagram2023-11-2621 min
Living Life God's Way#24- Be The One That Turns BackSermon message – November 19, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Be The One That Turns BackLuke 17:11-19How much do we appreciate what we have been given? Do we feel entitled? Do we somehow feel like we deserve certain things? Many of us live in a consumeristic world. How might that affect our gratitude? This week is the story of the 10 lepers healed by Jesus. Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about the sacrifice given to us through the blood and death of Jesus. To l...2023-11-2022 min
Living Life God's Way#23 - Encourage One Another In ChristSermon message – November 12, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Encourage One Another In Christ1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Have you ever been discouraged? Does evil seem to prosper? Yet, who has the key to death and Hades? Who died and rose again from the dead? This is something! Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about truth and hope in the death and resurrection of Jesus. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on...2023-11-1223 min
Living Life God's Way#22 - Leading A Life Worthy Of GodSermon message – November 5, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Living A Life Worthy Of God1 Thessalonians 2:9-12In a continuation of the concept "What treasure are you storing", Pastor Ralph asks the question "What will people say at your funeral?" Are you storing up a resume of accomplishments? If so, what is the alternative? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about living here like being there. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org...2023-11-0519 min
Living Life God's Way#21- Oh To Know Him MoreSermon message – October 29, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Oh To Know Him MoreMatthew 22: 41-46Jesus asked the Pharisees, "What do you think of the Messiah, whose son is he?" What is your perception? How do we understand this person? If you are a Christian, who are you representing? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about discipleship and how to show a correct picture of the Messiah. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org2023-10-3024 min
Living Life God's Way#20- Generosity Changes Lives 2Sermon message – October 22, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Generosity Changes Lives 22 Corinthians 9:10-12How do we fit in a culture of consumerism? Do our financial decisions line up with Scripture? Each decision we make is an opportunity to serve God. Is God first? Are we storing up treasures of this world, or treasures of heaven? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis continues his teaching about the spirit of generosity and it's connection to our sanctification.To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our w...2023-10-2227 min
Living Life God's Way#19- Generosity Changes LivesSermon message – October 15, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Generosity Changes Lives2 Corinthians 9:10-12What lives does generosity change? Is it about the giving or is it about the receiving? Everything we have comes from God, so how is our giving related to our relationship with God? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about the spirit of generosity and it's connection to our sanctification.To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find...2023-10-1524 min.png)
VersicherungsfunkVersicherungsfunk Update 10.10.2023Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind:
Frauen wollen finanzielle Freiheit
Insbesondere Frauen legen mit knapp 70 Prozent – im Vergleich zu Männern (55,7 Prozent) – besonderen Wert auf finanzielle Freiheit. Geht es um die konkreten Vorstellungen von finanzieller Freiheit, bleibt die Mehrheit der Befragten jedoch bescheiden. Mit deutlichem Vorsprung (58 Prozent) dominiert finanzielle Unabhängigkeit in allen Lebenslagen das Verständnis von finanzieller Freiheit. Weitere Aspekte wie die Erfüllung finanzieller Träume (13,7 Prozent), die Emanzipation von Arbeit (11,5 Prozent) sowie ein festes Gehalt (5,1 Prozent) bleiben auf relativ niedrigem Niveau. Das geht aus dem Financial Freedom Report der LV 1871 hervor.2023-10-1003 min
Living Life God's Way#18- God's Loving LawsSermon message – October 8, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: God's Loving LawPsalm 19:7-11Many of us don't like rules. We tend to think of rules as bad or something to be resisted. But are all rules bad? Is it bad for parents to tell their children they can't play in the street? What if society had no rules at all? Psalm 19 reflects on God's rules. Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis talks about a different perspective to God's laws.To learn more about the Tri...2023-10-0827 min
Living Life God's Way#17 - Living With GratitudeSermon message – October 1, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Living With GratitudePsalm 78:12-20Do you have affluenza? What is it? Is there a vaccine? This battle is in the mind. Psalm 78 shows us God's faithfulness. What should be our response that keeps us from affluenza? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches the better response to God's faithfulness. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on Facebook...2023-10-0224 min
Living Life God's Way#16 - Finding God In The WildernessSermon message – September 24, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Finding God in the Wilderness Psalm 105:37-45Has life turned out how you imagined? The Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt yet then found themselves in the wilderness hungry and with only bitter water to drink. They were God's people yet weren't spared the wilderness. Surprisingly, Psalm 105 praises God for the experiences in the wilderness! What can we learn from the Psalmist? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis talks about leading life aware of God's good works even in ti...2023-09-2526 min
Living Life God's Way#15 - A People Led By GodSermon message – September 17, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: A People Led By God Psalm 114:1-8After years of oppression Israel has been freed. They are on a journey. There will be many changes. Then with their oppressors chasing them they come to the sea, a barrier. How should they move? Should they return? How will they overcome? Our lives today seem very similar. We also have trials to face and decisions to make. Will we look to God? Will we trust in His promises? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph...2023-09-1823 min
Living Life God's Way#14 - If Not Here Then WhereSermon message – September 10, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: If Not Here Then Where Mark 11: 15-19Is God doing a new thing? Is He turning over tables and disrupting our sacred places to bring about change? We don't like change, but are we going to be a church and people ready, available, and with open hearts to what God is doing? Jesus is building His church. He will not give up on her. Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis talks about the good news and promises of God.2023-09-1020 min
Living Life God's Way#13 - Thy Will Be DoneSermon message – September 3, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Thy Will Be Done Matthew 26:36-46What do you do in times of trial and suffering? Do you pray to God? When you pray do you give God a list of things to do, or do you listen for God to give you a list? How did Jesus pray the night before He was to suffer and die on the cross? Listen as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis speaks about aligning our will with God's. Be encouraged by God's will for you. God is love, grac...2023-09-0326 min
Living Life God's Way#12 - Where Are You?Sermon message – August 27, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Where Are You? Genesis 3:6-9Be encouraged. There is a Father in heaven that wants to have a relationship with you. Listen for more good news from Trinity Church Sugar Land's pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis about our Father in heaven and for practical ways to build our relationship with Him. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on Facebook and Inst...2023-08-2729 min
Living Life God's Way#11 - Why Pray?Sermon message – August 13, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Why Pray?Luke 11:1-4What are we actually doing ? What is the purpose? If we are in Christ Jesus, we have favor with God. His judgement has been satisfied by the work of our Lord at Calvary. So why pray? Be encouraged. There is good news about who God is! And, the Creator God invites us to call Him 'Father'! Listen for more good news from Trinity Church Sugar Land's pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis about our Father in heaven and for practical ways to bu...2023-08-1428 min
Living Life God's Way#10 - The Old Has Gone, The New Has ComeSermon message – August 6, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come2 Corinthians 5:11-21Christ died for you. You are in Him. You are a new creation. The old has gone! However, we are not exempt from living in this dark world. How do we live as a new creation in this world? It sounds easy, but many times seems difficult to execute. Listen for practical ways to forgive one another, love our brother, and be the good ambassadors of Christ we are called to be. Listen to get pea...2023-08-0732 min
Living Life God's Way#9 - As God in Christ Has Forgiven YouSermon message – July 30, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: As God in Christ Has Forgiven YouMatthew 18:21-35It's all about relationships. We owe a debt we can not pay. Do we have peace with God? Have we received His forgiveness? We have so many hurts inflicted on us living in this world. What are we to do? How do we heal? There is good news. God has a healing balm for you. Listen and be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in this message about fo...2023-07-3133 min
Living Life God's Way#8 - Finding God in Unexpected PlacesSermon message – July 23, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Finding God in Unexpected PlacesGenesis 28:10-19aTired, running for your life and only a rock for a pillow. Sound familiar? Where's God? There is good news! Listen and be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in this message about God's presence and His faithfulness. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on Facebook and...2023-07-2326 min
Living Life God's Way#7 - Embracing FruitfulnessSermon message – July 16 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du PlessisMessage: Embracing FruitfulnessMatthew 13:1-9; 18-23The parable of the sower. What's happening in this story? Is it a problem with the seed? Is it a problem with the sower? Be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in this message about living a life of transformation; living a life filled with fruit. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit our website at https://trinitychurchsugarland.org; or find us on 2023-07-1630 min